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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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